Late last summer during the 2012 Rookie Transition Program and 2012 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot, respectively, Panini America officials asked several of the most talented young stars in the league to show off their artistic talents by handcrafting their best off-the-cuff sketches.

Presented below is an art gallery of sorts showcasing just some of our favorites. From the uplifting sentiments shared by 2012 NBA Rookie of the Year Kyrie Irving to the high-brow humor fashioned by Anthony Davis, we think you’ll find these miniature masterpieces the perfect off-court diversion for your Sunday afternoon. Enjoy.

So are these cards auctioned off for charity or are they slipped into boxes or something else? Sorry im new to this whole player drawing card thing lol. It is a really neat idea though! Just think if you made the back side like an actual card with the stats and write up then on the wrong had the players art somehow showcased.

Ohhhh I see! Very cool & nice idea! Are these conventions for example, the National Sports Collectors Convention open to the public? I have always wanted to go to one. It seems like a really fun time! It’s to bad I never hear of them being close to Oklahoma :( Any thoughts on which promotion these will be given away at? Or are they all going to the convention?